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Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community

Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday. 

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#AfNews]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:50:08 +0200 Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b4311f536-1.jpg" /></p>Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community<br /> <br /> Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/togo-wants-to-act-as-bridge-between-sahel-and-international-community<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-wants-to-act-as-bridge-between-sahel-and-international-community_b4311f536.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-to-ask-un-members-to-adopt-world-maps-that-show-true-size-of-africa_cfd8dcb86.html

Togo to ask UN members to adopt world maps that show true size of Africa

Togo has launched a campaign to adopt a world map that better represents the true size of Africa. Now Togo will ask UN member states to commit to ditching European centred maps in favour of more accurate representations.

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:08 +0200 Togo to ask UN members to adopt world maps that show true size of Africa <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/cfd8dcb86-1.jpg" /></p>Togo to ask UN members to adopt world maps that show true size of Africa<br /> <br /> Togo has launched a campaign to adopt a world map that better represents the true size of Africa. Now Togo will ask UN member states to commit to ditching European centred maps in favour of more accurate representations.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/15/togo-to-ask-un-members-to-adopt-world-maps-that-show-true-size-of-africa<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-to-ask-un-members-to-adopt-world-maps-that-show-true-size-of-africa_cfd8dcb86.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/voter-turnout-in-togos-municipal-elections-overall-low_1ed0c26c2.html

Voter turnout in Togo's municipal elections overall low

Togo's citizens headed to polling stations on Thursday to elect 1527 municipal representatives. But following recent protests against long-time president Faure Gnassingbé that faced heavy repression, many stayed at home out of fear or political apathy.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:50:07 +0200 Voter turnout in Togo's municipal elections overall low <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1ed0c26c2-1.jpg" /></p>Voter turnout in Togo's municipal elections overall low<br /> <br /> Togo's citizens headed to polling stations on Thursday to elect 1527 municipal representatives. But following recent protests against long-time president Faure Gnassingbé that faced heavy repression, many stayed at home out of fear or political apathy. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http:///2025/07/18/voter-turnout-in-togos-municipal-elections-overall-low<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/voter-turnout-in-togos-municipal-elections-overall-low_1ed0c26c2.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-campaigns-begin-for-upcoming-legislative-and-regional-elections_54b7185d9.html

Togo's Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, attempted to appease the population by delaying the promulgation of the text and requesting a second reading in the National Assembly.


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#AfNews]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:14:46 +0200 Togo: Campaigns begin for upcoming legislative and regional elections <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/54b7185d9-1.jpg" /></p>Togo's Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, attempted to appease the population by delaying the promulgation of the text and requesting a second reading in the National Assembly.<br /> <br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2024/04/13/togo-campaigns-begin-for-upcoming-legislative-and-regional-elections<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-campaigns-begin-for-upcoming-legislative-and-regional-elections_54b7185d9.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togos-opposition-rejects-constitutional-reform-calls-for-protests_770702d7f.html

Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called on Wednesday (Mar. 27) for protests to stop the country's president from signing off on a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and, some fear, pave the way for Faure Gnassingbé to extend his rule.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:53:55 +0200 Togo's opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/770702d7f-1.jpg" /></p>Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called on Wednesday (Mar. 27) for protests to stop the country's president from signing off on a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and, some fear, pave the way for Faure Gnassingbé to extend his rule.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2024/03/28/togos-opposition-rejects-constitutional-reform-calls-for-protests<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togos-opposition-rejects-constitutional-reform-calls-for-protests_770702d7f.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/the-app-making-made-in-togo-local-products-more-accessible_ec8dd6c5c.html

"The application has allowed me to have an easy access thanks to the sales points. Currently, there is even a way to find a point of sale that is very close to us". Kpatcha AKABA, a DuSa app user


2023/02/06/the-app-making-made-in-togo-local-products-more-accessible
]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:10:02 +0200 The app making 'Made in Togo' local products more accessible <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/ec8dd6c5c-1.jpg" /></p>"The application has allowed me to have an easy access thanks to the sales points. Currently, there is even a way to find a point of sale that is very close to us". Kpatcha AKABA, a DuSa app user<br /> <br /> <br /> 2023/02/06/the-app-making-made-in-togo-local-products-more-accessible<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/the-app-making-made-in-togo-local-products-more-accessible_ec8dd6c5c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togos-gendarmes-and-police-officers-exercise-simulating-a-jihadist-attack_29e812048.html

Togo organizes a military simulation of a jihadist attack in the capital Lomé-- the first since November 2021, in response to the growing threats in the northern region of the country. Two French GIGN instructors, oversaw the exercice.

2022/10/21/togos-gendarmes-and-police-officers-exercise-simulating-a-jihadist-attack
]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:34 +0200 Togo's gendarmes and police officers exercise simulating a jihadist attack <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/29e812048-1.jpg" /></p>Togo organizes a military simulation of a jihadist attack in the capital Lomé-- the first since November 2021, in response to the growing threats in the northern region of the country. Two French GIGN instructors, oversaw the exercice.<br /> <br /> 2022/10/21/togos-gendarmes-and-police-officers-exercise-simulating-a-jihadist-attack<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togos-gendarmes-and-police-officers-exercise-simulating-a-jihadist-attack_29e812048.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-in-north-for-six-months_d1fa9a2ab.html

"Faced with attacks against our peaceful people, our objective (...) is to give the defense and security forces the necessary means to stop the threat," said the President of the National Assembly, Yawa Djigbodi Tsegan.

2022/09/07/togo-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-in-north-for-six-months
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:29:12 +0200 Togo: Parliament extends state of emergency in north for six months <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d1fa9a2ab-1.jpg" /></p>"Faced with attacks against our peaceful people, our objective (...) is to give the defense and security forces the necessary means to stop the threat," said the President of the National Assembly, Yawa Djigbodi Tsegan.<br /> <br /> 2022/09/07/togo-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-in-north-for-six-months<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-in-north-for-six-months_d1fa9a2ab.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-announces-release-of-three-ivorian-soldiers-detained-in-mali_7ffbac988.html

The three female soldiers are part of a group of 50 soldiers detained in Bamako since July 10th

2022/09/04/togo-announces-release-of-three-ivorian-soldiers-detained-in-mali
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:29:11 +0200 Togo announces release of three Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7ffbac988-1.jpg" /></p>The three female soldiers are part of a group of 50 soldiers detained in Bamako since July 10th<br /> <br /> 2022/09/04/togo-announces-release-of-three-ivorian-soldiers-detained-in-mali<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-announces-release-of-three-ivorian-soldiers-detained-in-mali_7ffbac988.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-battles-to-save-its-forests_457c23caa.html

Every year Togo loses around five million trees; 90% of households rely on firewood for cooking

2022/08/04/togo-battles-to-save-its-forests
]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:33:27 +0200 Togo battles to save its forests <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/457c23caa-1.jpg" /></p>Every year Togo loses around five million trees; 90% of households rely on firewood for cooking<br /> <br /> 2022/08/04/togo-battles-to-save-its-forests<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-battles-to-save-its-forests_457c23caa.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-and-gabonese-react-to-commonwealth-admission_b9f79d77d.html

Togo and Gabon are the newest members of the Commonwealth. The association brings together states ranging from India to tiny Tuvalu. In Lomé and Libreville, residents react to joining a block gathering 2.5 billion people in which nations cooperate on trade, health issues or education.

2022/06/25/togolese-and-gabonese-react-to-commonwealth-admission
]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:19:16 +0200 Togolese and Gabonese react to Commonwealth admission <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b9f79d77d-1.jpg" /></p>Togo and Gabon are the newest members of the Commonwealth. The association brings together states ranging from India to tiny Tuvalu. In Lomé and Libreville, residents react to joining a block gathering 2.5 billion people in which nations cooperate on trade, health issues or education.<br /> <br /> 2022/06/25/togolese-and-gabonese-react-to-commonwealth-admission<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-and-gabonese-react-to-commonwealth-admission_b9f79d77d.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togos-government-alleges-15-assailants-killed-during-last-weeks-attack_905a33bef.html

Around 15 assailants were killed during a "terrorist" attack last week in the north of Togo that also left eight soldiers dead, a minister said Wednesday.

2022/05/19/togo-s-government-alleges-15-assailants-killed-during-last-week-s-attack
]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 17:13:13 +0200 Togo's government alleges 15 assailants killed during last week's attack <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/905a33bef-1.jpg" /></p>Around 15 assailants were killed during a "terrorist" attack last week in the north of Togo that also left eight soldiers dead, a minister said Wednesday.<br /> <br /> 2022/05/19/togo-s-government-alleges-15-assailants-killed-during-last-week-s-attack<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togos-government-alleges-15-assailants-killed-during-last-weeks-attack_905a33bef.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-food-festival-seeks-to-deconstruct-african-cuisine_6057caf64.html

The event aims to promote the African culinary heritage, diversity and richness of local products, according to organizers

2022/05/16/togo-food-festival-seeks-to-deconstruct-african-cuisine
]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 16:30:46 +0200 Togo food festival seeks to 'deconstruct' African cuisine <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6057caf64-1.jpg" /></p>The event aims to promote the African culinary heritage, diversity and richness of local products, according to organizers <br /> <br /> 2022/05/16/togo-food-festival-seeks-to-deconstruct-african-cuisine<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-food-festival-seeks-to-deconstruct-african-cuisine_6057caf64.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-army-post_8082d9456.html

At least eight Togolese soldiers were killed and thirteen wounded on Tuesday night in an attack in the north of the country. In a statement on state television, Lome called the incident a terror attack

2022/05/12/togolese-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-army-post
]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 19:59:21 +0200 Togolese soldiers killed in attack on army post <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8082d9456-1.jpg" /></p>At least eight Togolese soldiers were killed and thirteen wounded on Tuesday night in an attack in the north of the country. In a statement on state television, Lome called the incident a terror attack<br /> <br /> 2022/05/12/togolese-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-army-post<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-army-post_8082d9456.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-president-agrees-to-mali-crisis-mediation-role_991d79956.html

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Wednesday Mali’s request of mediation. Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Foreign minister, conveyed President Colonel Assimi Goïta's request during a two-day visit to Lomé.

2022/05/05/togolese-president-agrees-to-mali-crisis-mediation-role
]]> Thu, 05 May 2022 19:13:53 +0200 Togolese President agrees to Mali crisis mediation role <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/991d79956-1.jpg" /></p>Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Wednesday Mali’s request of mediation. Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Foreign minister, conveyed President Colonel Assimi Goïta's request during a two-day visit to Lomé.<br /> <br /> 2022/05/05/togolese-president-agrees-to-mali-crisis-mediation-role<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-president-agrees-to-mali-crisis-mediation-role_991d79956.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-holds-africas-first-cybersecurity-summit_e294eb22a.html

Africa is growing exponentially in terms of internet connectivity but at the same time lags behind on cybersecurity.

2022/03/24/togo-holds-africa-s-first-cybersecurity-summit
]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:17:49 +0200 Togo holds Africa's first cybersecurity summit <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/e294eb22a-1.jpg" /></p>Africa is growing exponentially in terms of internet connectivity but at the same time lags behind on cybersecurity.<br /> <br /> 2022/03/24/togo-holds-africa-s-first-cybersecurity-summit<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-holds-africas-first-cybersecurity-summit_e294eb22a.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-designers-venture-into-sustainable-fashion_98542e498.html

The occasion did not only provide an opportunity to discover the latest trends in African fashion but also reflected on an issue that has become crucial today that is the creation of an eco-responsible fashion.

2022/02/21/togolese-designers-venture-into-sustainable-fashion
]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:01:44 +0200 Togolese designers venture into sustainable fashion <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/98542e498-1.jpg" /></p>The occasion did not only provide an opportunity to discover the latest trends in African fashion but also reflected on an issue that has become crucial today that is the creation of an eco-responsible fashion.<br /> <br /> 2022/02/21/togolese-designers-venture-into-sustainable-fashion<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togolese-designers-venture-into-sustainable-fashion_98542e498.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-creating-awareness-on-mental-health-care-and-support_ccc409e10.html

The WHO estimates that 450 million people today suffer from a mental disorder, from addiction to toxic substances to dementia, and that a quarter of the population is affected by this risk.

2021/12/03/togo-creating-awareness-on-mental-health-care-and-support
]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:12:08 +0200 Togo: Creating awareness on mental health, care and support <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/ccc409e10-1.jpg" /></p>The WHO estimates that 450 million people today suffer from a mental disorder, from addiction to toxic substances to dementia, and that a quarter of the population is affected by this risk. <br /> <br /> 2021/12/03/togo-creating-awareness-on-mental-health-care-and-support<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/togo-creating-awareness-on-mental-health-care-and-support_ccc409e10.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/healing-by-the-hair-togolese-hairdressers-help-fight-mental-health_8c15427c0.html

Mental health in Africa presents several challenges. Patients frequently consult both traditional therapists and psychiatrists.
In Togo, a group has initiated Heal by Hair Project and has identified a new method to help people with disabilities in the country.

2021/11/23/healing-by-the-hair-togolese-hairdressers-help-fight-mental-health
]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:01:19 +0200 'Healing by the hair': Togolese hairdressers help fight mental health <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8c15427c0-1.jpg" /></p>Mental health in Africa presents several challenges. Patients frequently consult both traditional therapists and psychiatrists.<br /> In Togo, a group has initiated Heal by Hair Project and has identified a new method to help people with disabilities in the country.<br /> <br /> 2021/11/23/healing-by-the-hair-togolese-hairdressers-help-fight-mental-health<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/healing-by-the-hair-togolese-hairdressers-help-fight-mental-health_8c15427c0.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/new-technique-helps-prevent-erosion-along-togolese-coast_880989809.html

The principle behind this technic involves cemented barrels arranged along the coastal line to slow the advancement of the sea to the dry land.

2021/09/11/new-technique-helps-prevent-erosion-along-togolese-coast
]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:54:23 +0200 New technique helps prevent erosion along Togolese coast <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/880989809-1.jpg" /></p>The principle behind this technic involves cemented barrels arranged along the coastal line to slow the advancement of the sea to the dry land.<br /> <br /> 2021/09/11/new-technique-helps-prevent-erosion-along-togolese-coast<br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/new-technique-helps-prevent-erosion-along-togolese-coast_880989809.html